Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Complex Litigation
Rebar Kelly was founded on the principle that long-term relationships naturally arise from recognizing clients as true partners. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases to successful verdicts and served as lead counsel in some of the insurance industry's most high-profile cases. While we possess the expertise to litigate complex matters, we prioritize cost-effective resolutions that align with our clients' best interests. By deeply understanding client businesses and employing innovative solutions, we often resolve disputes before they escalate into significant costs or exposure.Our practice spans 25 jurisdictions across the United States, with a combined 80 years of experience in complex coverage and liability cases. We maintain a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment that enriches our firm and better serves clients. Our team includes attorneys consistently recognized as Super Lawyers, reflecting our dedication to excellence in legal representation.
Services
Professional Liability Defense
Medical Malpractice
Premises Liability
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Construction Defect Cases
Employment Law Defense
Product Liability
Workers Compensation
Security Liability
Social Services Liability
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 combined years of experience in complex litigation across 25 jurisdictions
- Our attorneys consistently achieve early dismissals and favorable settlements for clients
- We implement a client-focused defense strategy prioritizing cost-effective resolutions
- Our team includes attorneys named Super Lawyers for 12+ consecutive years
- We maintain a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
What people say
Successful dismissals
Cost-effective solutions
Aggressive defense strategies
Experienced legal team
Strategic problem-solving
Services
Professional Liability Defense
Our professional liability defense team represents clients in complex litigation matters involving claims of negligence, errors, and omissions. We handle cases from initial assessment through trial, focusing on cost-effective resolutions while maintaining aggressive defense strategies. Our attorneys have successfully defended numerous high-profile cases in multiple jurisdictions.
Medical Malpractice
We provide comprehensive defense for healthcare providers facing medical malpractice claims. Our team includes attorneys with specialized knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards, successfully achieving dismissals and favorable settlements through strategic case management and expert witness preparation.
Premises Liability
Our premises liability practice focuses on defending property owners and managers against claims of negligence. We handle cases involving slip-and-fall accidents, inadequate security, and construction-related injuries, utilizing our litigation expertise to achieve early dismissals and favorable verdicts.
Insurance Coverage Litigation
We represent insurers and policyholders in complex coverage disputes, including bad faith claims and interpretation of policy language. Our attorneys have extensive experience in both state and federal courts, successfully resolving multi-million dollar cases through strategic litigation and settlement negotiations.
Construction Defect Cases
Our construction defect practice defends contractors, developers, and design professionals in complex litigation matters. We handle cases involving structural issues, code violations, and contract disputes, leveraging our technical knowledge and litigation experience to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.
People
Cathleen Kelly Rebar
Managing Partner
Cathleen Kelly Rebar is a partner with over two decades of experience in complex litigation. She specializes in professional liability, products liability, and healthcare defense, successfully defending clients in high-profile cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Stephen Bissell
Partner
Stephen Bissell focuses on premises liability, medical malpractice, and products liability defense. With extensive trial experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey courts, he represents insurers and insureds in complex litigation matters.
Patrick J. Healey
Partner
Patrick J. Healey specializes in civil litigation, including medical malpractice, premises liability, and employment law. He has extensive trial experience and handles cases from initial pleadings through appeals in multiple states.
Kimberly Parson
Managing Partner - New Jersey
Kimberly Parson leads the New Jersey office with expertise in insurance coverage litigation and commercial disputes. She represents clients in complex cases involving products liability, environmental liability, and professional negligence claims.
Jenika Parson
Director of Diversity
Jenika Parson serves as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion while supporting the firm's administrative operations. She focuses on developing initiatives to enhance organizational diversity and promote inclusive practices.
Questions
What areas of law does Rebar Kelly specialize in?
Rebar Kelly specializes in complex litigation and insurance defense, including professional liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction defect cases, and coverage disputes across 25 U.S. jurisdictions.
How does Rebar Kelly approach client representation?
We combine aggressive litigation expertise with a client-focused approach, prioritizing cost-effective resolutions through early case assessment and strategic problem-solving tailored to each client's needs.
What makes Rebar Kelly different from other law firms?
Our firm stands out through its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with a track record of achieving early dismissals and favorable settlements in complex cases nationwide.
Do Rebar Kelly attorneys have specialized experience?
Our attorneys have over 80 combined years of experience and include multiple Super Lawyers awardees with expertise in handling high-profile cases across various legal domains.
How does Rebar Kelly handle multi-jurisdictional cases?
With experience in 25 U.S. jurisdictions, we leverage our national presence and local knowledge to provide consistent, effective representation across state boundaries.
